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The Republican journal., 1887-08-18
Two Grand TraDNcOntihentaI Trims.

Mcssrs. Raymond Whitcomb have planned two
very attractive excursions across the continent for
September and October. Both parties will take the
picturesque Northern Pacific route, going the en-
tire length of that line, passing over The new Cas-
cade division with its novel and Interesting Switch
back The first excursion will also include an en-
tended round of the Yellowstone National Park.
where no less than ten days will be spent visiting
the different points of interest. After visiting the
places of interest in the Puget Sound country in
Guiding Tacoma, Seattle, and Victoria Capital of
British Coumbia), and also the famous Columbia
River scenery, the parties will proceed from Ore
gon to California by the new overland railway
route, which goes within a few miles of magniti
cent Mount shasta san Francisco, Monterey,
Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Monica,
and other famous California resorts will be visited
and the homeward route is through Arizona, New
Mexico, Colorado and Kansas. The two tours
will occupy respectively siNty-s and lifty-onc
days. or If preferred the stay on the Pacific
return tickets being good on any train until next
July. The dates of departure from Boston are
Monday, September y, and Tuesday, October IL.
A descriptive circular can be obtained of W. Ray
mond, 2@6 Washington street, opposite school
street, Boston.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18
The Italian LabGrcrS.

About thirty Italians have arrived in this city and
are NOW ut work for the water company digging
trenches in which To lay The pipe. Work was be
gun al the dam and the pipe .id to Noltllport
avenue Monday the crew was brought to the
city. The first blow was struck at the corner of
Maine and High streets. Other laborers will
be put to work as soon as they arrive THE
company has some difficulty in getting a supply,
and they arrive in small numbers saturday three
landed from the boat carrying all .heir worldly
goods strapped their backs. Not knowing
just where to 30 they discovered later fast
asleep on the ground near the lower end of Cedar
street. The Italians are quartered in the old bat
terry buildings the shore and tramp back and
forth to their work. A platform six feet wide has
been built along tie side of the 70 nl and here the
Italians sleep with their heads to the wall, pack
Ell as snugy us sartlincS in Il box. They receive
sl.25 per day and board themselves. f. A. Jones
Y Co. have taken contract to supply them and
bake all their bread, which is made from cheap
and it is said their expenses do not exceed - or
IS per month.
The Italians who TO this country for en-
ploymcnt are principally from the north of Italy,
in the region of the Alps, where the poorer classes
are found. They leave their families behind them
and return after they have accumulated from 500
to $500 and upwards They are usually handled
in this country By an Italian of the better class
called padronc, who procures employment for
the lahorer, and looks after his wants, for which
he receives from 50 to - each When the Italian
has secured 800 VI more, which be done in two
or tire" years, he returns to his own country This
amount Will set them up in business in Italy, where
they can do more with 800 than in the United
state on $1,000 1t is sail that the income of $500
II Juiirioisly expended will support them in Italy.
They stan'i hard fare, hard usage, care nothing
for the country and leave it as they can.
BY working for small wages they are enabled to
get employ mcnt where 4 white man with Il family
would starve.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

KNOX. Grain is mostly cut i'll this section
Potatoes are rusting some and the apple crop will
be next to nothing ...Mrs Evic Wentworth, chair
man (or chairwoman) of our school committee Is
very sick and her recovery is considered very
doubtful. Mrs Margaret Hall is better again .
The entertainment given by Half Moon Lodge
saturday evening went off smoothly. The music
by the Leonards, assisted by Fred Pierce at the
organ, was first class as usual. Speaking of the
Leonard Bros will say there are five of them
John, George, Milton and Edward, LIST and I'd
violin and base viol, and Edward plays the alto
horn The three first are members of the Lodge
and all five strict temperance men and held
i'll the highest esteem. The other brother, Allen,
was our town treasurer last year, The vocal
music by our choir, consisting of Mrs. Hattie Wig
gin, Miss Minnie Webb and the three LeonartIs
cannot be beat. The reading by Miss Lennie Wig
gin was given in her usual happy manner and
merited the applause it received, while the recita
ton by little Jennie Fisk, of Rockland, only
years old, was splendid: The part of Albert in
the scene from William Tell, which was tille, by
Miss Alice IIodgkins Of Brewer, as also the part
of Emma, by Mrs. Florence Wentworth, were
acted to the life and We're well received The part
of Tell was filled by your humble servant and that
is enough to say about it. The members of the
Lodge were admitted free but there were outsiders
enough to make 1t 81 to the Lodge. Eight gallons
of ice cream were disposed Of
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18
Waldo District Lodge OF Good Templars.

The regular quarterly session Of Waldo Good
Templars was held at Monroe with Valley Lodge
last Thursday. There the usual good attend
| ance and II grand good time. The officers present
were: }. X. llurd, Dist. Templar; q. +. Files,
Sec. +. j. Hatch, Treas; }. w. Mitchell, Dist.
Deputy. \ full set of pro TEN appointments were
made. The following lodges were represented by
delegates: Geo. +. Bracket, of jackson; Sea
View, of Northport; Belfast of Belfast; Lebanon,
OF Ellingwoods Corner, Winterport; Valley of
Monroe; W. Winterpurt, of West WinterpOrt
Rescue of Morrill, Freedom, of Freedom, Elm
wood, of Montvile; Bethel, of +. Thorndike
Haven, of Troy; +. Z. Shaw, of Brooks; Geo.
Pratt, of Wintcrport.
Nearly 100 delegates were present There are %
lodges and about 900 Good Templars in Waldo
county and district.
The session was largely occupied with the work
of the order. Grand Chief Templar Dow, and
Secretary Bracket were present. The delegates
were Hospitality received and entertained by Val
ley Lodge, which is in ilOurishing condition. Its
meetings are held in the town hail. which it has
rent free, and all its surroundings are very pleas
ant
1t was voted to have the new Dist. Lodge degree
conferred at the next session, which will be held
with Haven Lodge, of Troy, probably the first
week in November.
Resolutions were passed thanking Gov. Bodwell
for his action and position In regard to enforcing
the prohibitory law in Maine; sustaining and en-.
dorsing the action of Belfast Lodge Ex-Com and
Constable j. W. Mitchell in their efforts to enforce
the law; and thanking the local lodge and its lady
members for their generous hospitality.
The financial condition of the ID. L. is good A
sum was appropriated for the use of the Dist
Deputy, for aiding weak lodges, and assisting in
the enforcement Of the law, and a generous sum
contributed for the use of Bro. j. w. Mitchell in
aiding to stop rumselng in the county,
1t was u ,isagrccablc, rainy day. but the interest
manifested by the twelve lodges represented
SHOWS that the order is still In the forefront in
temperance work in Waldo.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18
Naval News.

The United States ste amslips Richmond, Galena
Saturday morning, Admiral Luce in command
and the Dolphin arrived Sunday morning. Friday
Aug. 18th, there will be a grand ball in honor OF
the officers of the fleet.
Secretary Whitney is expected to meet the North
Atlantic Squadron at Bar lIarbor this week. and i,
is reported that he will relieve Admiral Luce OF
his command The New York Icrald's Washington
special further says:
1t Is also stated that y special squadron, consist
detached from the North Atlantic fleet and within
Il few days be ordered to the st. Lawrence for the
purpose Of looking after our interests in that
command of an officer of Judgment and expert
ence. 1t is believed that the gentleman whom the
Secretary will select for this delicate duty will be
Captain Il. ". Mead, the commanant at the Wash
lngton Navy Yard.
Admiral Luce, of the North Atlantic squadron,
has sent his resignation to Secretary Whitney, to
take effect at Portland September 9th Halifax
despatch says his resignation caused no great sur
prise in Halifax, where it is known that he felt
deeply wounded at the rebuke from Secretary
Whitney. Admiral Luce determined to resign the
moment he ascertaine that the secretary's dispatch
had been given to the public. He considered
that Secretary Whitney's telegram had deprived
him OF the influence and authority of his position
and he cared not to retain it longer. In comment
ing on the action of Secretary Whitney the Halifax
Recorder says:
To pen brutal despatch to Il trusted officer in
foreign port and hand 1t over to the press ut the
same moment was an outrage and is Impossible of
Justification No British minister would venture
to Illuminate British admiral in foreign port :
and 1t remains for Secretary Whitney, not Admir-
81 Luce, to justify this extraordinary and uncaled
Tor exhibition Of executive spite. Time will work
Admiral Luce's vintiication, and time will show
Secretary Whitney that his course was unmanly
and inexcusable.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

SwANvILLE. James Harris and wife, youthful
couple of eighty, arc attending the Campmceting
At Temple Heights. Miss Lena Walls is ut home
from Lewiston .....Alfred Curtis, aged 50 years,
died Aug. 18th. Mr.. Curtis was sick only few
hours but suffered considerably. Although some
what out of health for years, he was an
frugal. hard working citizen. lie was kind and
devoted husband, an ever watchful and indulgent
father....Rev. Mr. Akirch will hold another service
At the church next Sunday at the usual time $500.
w. X. Mason has bought out the goods of John
Hobbs and proposes to continue the business. He
Is In Boston this week looking after business mat
tiers 1.-The new steamer will be given to the water
abOut the middle of next week. 90. DIR. Hopkins
and family Of Searsport are ut Hillside Cottage
this week. Mr.. John II. Brown is visiting friends
in town.. MIR. w. +. Brown and wife are also in
town.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

PENoBsCoT. Mcssrs. Norton and Gray have
nearly completed their wharf at Johnson's Point
1t will be ready for the boat to make her landings
about Sept list. The above named gentlemen have
at their own expense built an excellent carriage
road from their wharf to the highway.... we
understand the people of Castinc are bitterly
opposed to the Steamer Electa's running here
The only possible reason we know of for their
opposition is that they invariably oppose every
thing which would he benefit OF a convenience to
us....The selcctmcn have appointed William S.
Haney supervisor of schools in lplace of Samuel
Leach resigned. The sch. Harvest Home, Can't
John +. Peterson, arrived from the Grand Bank
the 9TH inst. with 100 quintals of Goldfish ...At a
town meeting 18th inst. the town decided by n
large majority not to aid the Bangor and Bucks
port Railroad. The following is the programme
forour centennial celebration sept. IA Procession
under the direction of Chief Marshall Bridges
preceded by the Bucksport brass band, will
march from Marsh Brook to Alamahsook, will
then assemble at the NJ. Il. Church. Singing of an
original ode written for the occasion by Mrs Char
lotte N. Veaze. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Nanton.
salutatory by Hosea b. Warlwell. Grafton by
JOB II; MONTGOMERY, Esq. Poem for the occasion
by f. Schuyler WaIdweli, Esq. SOciable, in which
al will be expected to contribute whatever of
historic interest that he Vae,lictory by John
T. lIaney, Esq. Bencdction by Rev. j. Frank
Jones. Singing by the whole assembly of Old
Hundred. The exercises will he enliycncd by
singing of the choir under the direction of Isaac
IL. Goodwin, Esq. and music by the brass band.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

While in port Commander Wilde was the guest
at night of Col. Hiram Chase, where his wife was
a'so visiting, having arrived here a few days in
advance of her husband. The acquaintance Ct
Com and Mrs. Wilde with Col. Chase no doubt
had much to do with bringing the Dolphin here.
Com Wilde said he wrote the Admiral that mas
much as the peoples money paid for these elegant
ships the people ought to have every opportunity
to visit and inspect them, and the Admiral acqui-
escins in these sentiments, granted the desired
permission to visit Belfast.
The Dolphin sailed Sunday morning for Bar
Harbor, having been ordered there by the Admiral.
Commander Wilde wanted to remain in our port
and paint his vessel and it is not improbable she
may return.
The Dolphin does not require the services Of
local pilots, her navigator Lieut.. Mclean taking
her anywhere by chart. She was to leave Belfast
at daylight Sunday morning, to go outside and
must have had Il good run down as the following
from the Bangor Wing shows:
Bar IIarbor, Aug. IA. The "Dolphn," poor
John Roach's fate, stately and white, rides at
anchor here, lying in advance of the huge, black
Warshlps. She steamed slowly into the harbOr at IL
A. NJ but 1t was an hour later before her manGuvers
Tor place ended, which seemed as aimless and un-
easy as the fight which the powers that be wagcd
against her acceptance. Once she put OH so much
steam that some of the lockers on thought she
standing out to sea, but she ran up a spankcr and
swung around into Il new position. She is sailing
under sealed orders and speculatiOns are rife as to
her course after leaving this port.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

IN BRIEF. The most appa!in: railway dis
:t>tcr on record occurred Wednesday night
Aug 10 i'll Illinois. A bridge was burned, if was
believed, by gang of robbers. and the train.
which contained more than nine hundred pas
sehgers. was precipitated into the ravine, kill
ing, II is feared about 80 persons and wound
ing about 300 others. The dead and wounded
were robbed Of their valuables in many cases,
II Is alleged. The latest dispatches place the
number of killed at 200 and the wounded at
100. 1t is probably the worst railroad accident
that ever happened. Experts discard the idea
that the cause of the disaster was an ncent]iary
fire. The opinion is expressed that the fire
caught from the burning of the grass along the
me by Inc section men a few hours previous.
nder the laws of Illinois railroads are liable
for personal injuries, and it is said it will bank
rupt the corporation to pay the claims that will
he brought against it......Thc Volunteer won
the Herald cup at Marblehead Thursday The
puritan came in second and the Atlantic third.
The MayflOwer was last, being badly handled.
1.-Two trains on the Boston and Maine west
OF Biddeford Thursday We're brought to a
standstlll facing each other. They sighted each
other on long stretch of road. If it had
been on a curve terrible accident must have
happened. The engineer Of one of the trains
forgot his orders and has been suspended.
Mr.. Thompson, Minister of Justice, on behalf
or the Dominion government, has expressed
himself in favor of an enlarged cXtradition
treaty between Canada and the United States.
...:..Prince Ferdinand has assumed control of
affairs as Prince Of Bulgaria. Tcemer defeat
ed IIanlan in Toronto bay, Saturday. by two
lengths. Time Acknowledgement Hiram q.
Berry Post, of Maiden, Mass, arrived in Rock
land Monday night at seven O'Clock, coming to
that city to pay their respects to the memory
of General Berry for whom the post was NAM
Ell. They were welcomed to the CITY by Edwin
Libby Post and handsomely entertained until
Bangor.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

Ii an article on luin.eliins ii. th;. gity and
t".jniy the Lewiston journal nio,le>tIy SAYS
The Lewiston journal i" its editorial col
mn>. tried hurd to arouse thc inhabitants but
tLrr, WIS ne change" OF course NOT and the
Lewiston journal la had i.t,t As much in
ijuenre iii Lewiston, Nll'i'. according 10 all az
opl'n'> rHn.eiinS has breu practically unre-
-tr;rtul
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

MORRILL,. A goody number of the ladies and
met at Mr.. ID. w. Morcy's last Thursday r. ~ and
enjoyed the social occasion very much. a picnic
supper was served, with the usual solid base of
baked pork and beans, brown Bread hot tea and
coffee. This society has now been in active oper.
alton for several years, and has done much good,
not only in affording opportunity for social inter
course, but they took country church sadly out of
repair, shingledit, painted it inside and out, bought
Il good organ carpctcd the floor and made it quite
respectable looking church for country village
They have recently bought a new carpet which is
to be laid Thursday of this week Services at the
church were of a very interesting character last
Sunday. Sunday school at 8 As, sermon at 10 A.
by Mr.. Belknap, who delivered a well prepared
and well delivered discourse from Matt Al; a
well attended social meeting at 30 D. M, ant, an
illustrated lecture on the life of Christ by Mr..
Wyman of So. China at 80 p. m..... Mrs. Abbie
StoWcll and children and Mrs. julia Wood from
Mass, are in town visiting their parents and rea-
tives quite delegation of Morrill, grangers at
tended the grange lecture at Belfast last Saturday
....Elisha Merriam has lately put a thrcshing
machine and separator into bis steam mill, and for
the last ten days farmers for miles around have
been hauling their grain to mill. Looks us though
he would have plenty to do for awhile -. The re-
cent heavy rains have washed the roads badly, but
fall feed is looking nicely and weeds never looked
more luXuriant.
MONROE. Rev. J. A. Savage, Unitarian, of Bel
fast, will preach at the church in this town on
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

In recent letter cUm3lmcnting Secretary
Whitney Oh his rebukc Of Admiral Luce, II. ).
Spol0r,l, an old-liEc Democrat. says the pres
elt Administration. aside from this action of
Secretary Whitney, Twill he remembered only
for it, fcHdal service, infatultion at home and
enrminate diplomacy abroad"
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

\ correspondent who asked Admiral Luce.
III lialliaN. W hat b. thought of Secretary Whit
ney'> rebllkc. was told thai he had been plying
The sen TOO long 10 be mulch ANNOYED by these
LITTLE matters. The officer quoted Shakespeare.
~ follows: "BrholA the great image of az
lhorilN: q doc oh. we'd In oliice..
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18
SCORE BY INNINGS.

7 ) 7 . 5 .
summary; Tme-2.l5. Runs earncd-Belfasts,
3; BangnrS, |. First base on crrors-BefaSts, 3 :
Hangors, :. First on DalIs-knowlton, McAndless.
Struck out-knowlton, Mclaughlin ,, Macaflrey
Ncary, Garvin >. Left on Observation-Disclosures, $; Ban
gors 6. Two base hit-Larrabee Home run
knowlton. Double play-Morrison, Chatterton;
Lailabec, Macafrey. Passed balls = Ryan, =;
Dummy and Leahy, j. Wild ptchcs-Duny,2 i'm,
pire-McDonald.
The boat left Immediately after the close of the
game and reached Belfast at in the evening
Some of the cNcur,ionists got fly and there was
siderable disturbance on board. However, it was
an enjoyable excursion The clubs realized about
3 100 each.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

The Boston Herald print, 4 ii~hy story about
the >inkin. OF q ianl,ee fisherman with all her
crew ~ Il Shot from Canadian cruiser. If it
lmppen> To ~, true we will send the Dolphin
ny there aid sink the whole Canadian navy.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

Tue Thi>tie il;l, arrived at New York in
good condition, and cow let Us nope that
no u'towar'i accIeAi VIII bcfali her or her
roml in the coming races fyl the Amerc:,
HG. ", rmt Both Yachts 10 cross The line in
their be- 81 lo and to finish according 10 their
merits. of course VT horr and expect that
the Volunteer VIII retain The trophy hat the
America won from he British Yacht feet in
their own WATERS
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

Another 'yot'n9s Napoleon of finance has
conc Hncr. lain4 .Ioriojl>y to the tune of
twenty millions, more or less. This time il is
Mr.. ives Of New York. a Young man Of thirty.
Who few wears ago was clerk in a brokers
ollie', irom which position he resigned at the
iH~talir'' Of hi employers. lie had succeeded
IN getting one or two railroad, into h>
clutches, Ia the d,trment Of TIE, il finances,
and maie nold ~'ri'se for the Baltimore 4
ohio. Ina the option expired before he could
raise ihc necessary cash. 1t Remains to be
~"am whether Mr.. Ives vii! Join Ferdinand
Ward ia sing sing.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

Nj. Blame and family arriyc,! in London
last Thursday after a weeks tour in Ireland.
ana arc now sightseeing on the Continent.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

Evidence ;tccumulatc> tiat The greatest oh
>tarlc TO The enforcement of The prohibitory
law in this city and county is the Belfast Po-
lice Court.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

our Letters from Mexico have been DELAYED.
but We have received one for next weeks
Journal.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-18

|
Two new coons in town, They came from our
Knox correspondent, are of the feline race, four
weeks old pretty and playful.
| Mr. A. S. jackson, of Poor's Mills, drove into
town Monday morning for surgical treatment, hav
Ing cut his left hand between the thumb and finger
with a coopcr's adj.
| Heard the hill coming from the stcamboat
wharf Wednesday morning, from two passengers
just landed: First Woman-"We amt into the city
| yet. "Sccond Woman" faint no WAYS as pleas
ant as Bangor" This strikes us as a SNAP iuda
mcnt.
The journal had Il pleasant call Monday from
Mr.. w. +. Smart, of 192 Dcvonslrc street. Boston
| the New England agent of X. Hoe 4 Co. the great
printing press manufacturers. Mr. smart is Il
wheelman of renown, and represents firm whose
printing machinery stands at the head all over the
| world.
| Don't forget the excursion to Bar Ilarbor ON
the steamer Rochland next Thursday, the 18th, of
| when mention was made last week. Particulars
as to time of leaving and places where ticket, are
for sale are given in the advertisement. This op-
| p"rtnnty to see the fastest yachts in the world
| should not he neglected.
J. L. Eaton of Walioboro sued the Belfast
Livery Co. for the los. of a horse in the fire. of
July y, lsn5. The case WAS tried tile following
| October in Lincoln county, aud resulted in 4 nol,
suit. Eaton's COUNSEL filed exceptions and they
have been sustained by the Law court, which ,lc-
ci'ies that the non suit was improperly ordered.
Mr. j, v. Mitchell, special State Constable an.
piled to Judge Boardmun for Il warrant to- search
the Jones cottage at Northport and was rcfu-,d.
Trial Justice Il issued warrant, the cottage.
was searched and large quantities of liquor were
foUlntt This illustrates the difficulty uurlrr winch
the officers labor in their efforts to suppress rlan
selling.
\ trader in this city iu clearing up about h-
house haulr several barrels full to his ~torrand
placed them IN the back yard. In the rubbish
were old hats. Tuesday noon he was toId by
| Ms clerk that u number of l;alau thorcr+ were
"Nelhaulng the Imrcl i'll the back yard. The
urNt TING the trader walked mp street he Jaw five
Italians wearing hi hats.
InE ISLANDS ut THE BAY. The Islands in
Pluob>eot Bay arc coming into prominence %s
summer resorts Mark l-klud at the southwest cN.
trcmity Of lslcsboru hl- been bought bl Mr. .fn,s
J. Carr Of Bar IImhor. \ New York gentleman
is reported tohayt offered $4,000 for La-rlr~ il.
land, in the same vicinity, providing he ,;u srt
i clear title, and the owners have -iN weeks
In which to clear up the title. NJ. !. +. (iD,y, If
Rockland claims that he la. an interest in the
land
The blasting OF rocks at Iit;lt River for the
water works is apparently very carclc-~ly cor.
Quoted, and may yet result i'll loss of life. tioud
sized pieces of rock have been thrown IT. l,ra-
the Burd cottage and the Elwcll place beyond,
falling with such force to become inhctj,,,l la